Hey there, changemaker! ✨ Looking for opportunities to grow your impact? 🌍 We've rounded up some exciting grants, funding and leadership programmes worth checking out this week! Take a look, get your applications ready and share with someone in your network! 💪

What does real progress on gender equality actually look like in your life? What still needs to change, and who is being left behind? 💬♀️ English 🇬🇧: forms.gle/3KdAPtFdkQWcTU9Q8 (also available as link in bio) Français 🇫🇷: forms.gle/NLSkE89THueknjWr9 Español 🇪🇸: forms.gle/9W5frXKvS9nF7uPu7

Young leaders, we need your input! Take a few minutes to fill out our Annual Young Leaders Survey and let your voice be heard! 🌍 Hurry, the survey closes on October 30th, 2026. 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #Survey2026 #YouthVoices

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🚀 Most funding tells young people what to do. Our Youth Action Fund trusts young leaders to decide, providing direct resources to power youth-driven, community-led solutions. #YouthActionFund #RestlessDevelopment #Uganda #InclusiveEducation #LiteracyMatters

🤝 Meet Daniel, a Literacy Champion with the Read to Learn Foundation @ReadtoLearn01, a youth-led initiative supported by Restless Development in Uganda! 📚✨

We were inspired by activists from 120+ countries, sparked new momentum for a youth-led research community of practice, championed powerful youth speakers like our researcher Kritika and Farah from MYCP, and kept the energy high with local Thai mango sweets. 🥭🔥

From connecting as a global team across India, Zimbabwe, and Brazil (and meeting a Restless alum from 30 years ago!) to packing out the room on a Friday afternoon!

🇹🇭✨ Team youth power took over Bangkok for the SVRI Forum 2026, and we didn’t just have a seat at the table - we brought the energy, the ideas, and the solutions. 🌍💥 @oakfnd @UNMGCY @girleffect @UniofOxford Scroll down to see 6 of our coolest moments from the week:

Less than a month 'til the Youth & Survivor Summit! Taking place before the 2nd Ministerial, this is a space for young leaders and survivor advocates from across the world to engage meaningfully in the Ministerial and beyond. #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #NoViolenceInChildhood

🌟 Attention, young leaders! We’re launching our Annual Leaders Survey, and we want to hear YOUR voice! 🎤 Let us know how we can enhance your volunteering experience and empower you further. Your feedback shapes the future of youth leadership! 📝 🔗docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

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We’re bringing #YouthPower to SVRI 2026! 📣 ✨Young people know what it will take to end violence against children and decision-makers need to hear it. 📅 Friday 9 October, 13:00–14:30 📍 Lotus 12, SVRI Forum 2026 #SVRIForum2026 #YouthPower #EndViolenceAgainstChildren

👇 Access the full policy briefs now: restlessdevelopment.org/2026…

From environmental impacts to changing workforce dynamics, see how young people are demanding a seat at the tech policy table. 📊

Authored by youth researchers, these 10 briefs highlight key insights, challenges, and policy solutions from: 🇦🇴 Angola 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇮🇳 India 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇬🇧 UK

"I'm positive about AI. However, I'm worried about the fact that people completely trust AI and use it as a fact." 🧠 What does the AI revolution look like through the eyes of young people? 🌍 Our AI x Youth Policy Briefs with @CHIA_Cambridge and @Makerere are officially LIVE!

WE GOT SILVER! 🥈🎉✨ We’re thrilled to announce that we've taken home Silver for Global Good Employer of the Year at the 2026 Global Good Awards! 🏆 @GlobalGoodAward Here’s to staying bold, staying hopeful, and staying Restless! 💚🌍